jigges

Yola

Etymology

Derived from Middle English gyge.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒɪɡz/

Noun

jigges

  1. jigs
    • 1927, “PAUDEEN FOUGHLAAN'S WEDDEEN”, in THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD, page 133, line 16:
      An pranced awi to jigges an to reels.
      And pranced away to jigs and reels.

References

  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) “THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD.”, in Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of lreland (Sixth Series)‎[1], volume 17, number 2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 133
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